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Established in 1986 and inaugurated on January 17, 1986, AIMS is a constituent college of Adichunchanagiri University at BG Nagara, Karnataka. Recognised by the National Medical Commission, accredited NAAC A+, and powered by the Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre — the institute integrates academic rigour, ethical practice and community-rooted healthcare.
“To be a centre of excellence with emphasis on socially meaningful medical education, research and healthcare.”
Guiding AIMS with distinguished and visionary leadership.
Vice Chancellor, ACU
Esteemed academician, researcher, and administrator with over 38 years of distinguished experience in engineering and higher education. Renowned for his expertise in aerospace engineering, he combines a passion for innovation with seasoned leadership.
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Principal, AIMS
A distinguished leader who has indelibly shaped the landscape of medical education and healthcare in India. His career spans over three decades, marked by a unique blend of visionary leadership and exceptional teaching.
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Chief of Hospital, AH&RC
A highly respected figure in the Indian medical field, with a distinguished career spanning over three decades. He currently serves as the Chief of Hospitals at Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre at Bellur.
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Embark on a transformative medical education journey with MBBS, MD and MS programmes — designed to build foundational knowledge, specialised expertise and surgical proficiency. Explore departments organised by Pre & Para-Clinical, Medicine & Allied, and Surgery & Allied disciplines.
Embark on your medical journey with our comprehensive MBBS programme. Gain a thorough understanding of medical science and develop essential clinical skills through an integrated, hospital-based curriculum.
Elevate your medical career with the specialised MD programme. Dive deep into advanced medical training and research opportunities across disciplines — from General Medicine and Paediatrics to Radio-Diagnosis and Psychiatry.
Achieve unparalleled surgical excellence with the MS programme. Hands-on training across General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Ophthalmology, ENT and more — using cutting-edge surgical techniques.
Clinical training at AIMS is anchored at the Adichunchanagiri Hospital & Research Centre — an integrated, hospital-based learning environment where students engage with real patient care from day one.
Bedside teaching across medicine, surgery, paediatrics, OBG and allied specialities — with continuous patient exposure.
Dedicated lab for procedural training and simulated clinical scenarios to build confidence before patient encounters.
Advanced research instrumentation supporting groundbreaking work, with strong national and international funding.
Library, ERP, D-Space digital repository and Koha library management — resources at your fingertips, on and off campus.
A true leader is one who focuses on the collective progress rather than concentrating on individual gains.
AIMS offers a holistic education, integrating diverse disciplines to address cross-cutting issues such as gender sensitiveness, environmental awareness, social equity, and cultural inclusivity. Annually, we educate over 250 undergraduate (UG) and 125 postgraduate (PG) students. More than 50% of students are females, reflecting promotion of gender diversity.
The various departments at AIMS are well equipped with advanced instruments and are at the forefront of groundbreaking research, having secured nearly 200 crore in funding and supported by over 90 Research Guides. Our esteemed faculty has published 433 research papers in national / international journals indexed by Scopus / PubMed / WoS.
Our commitment to giving back is demonstrated through the adoption of 11 government schools to enhance academic excellence and empower communities. Additionally, we actively conduct 300–400 health camps every year. NSS, YRC and various other committees are actively involved in community awareness programmes.
Learn from the best with our esteemed faculty, where over 98.14% hold advanced degrees such as MD, MS, DNB, Ph.D., DM, and M.Ch. Our faculty members have authored 8 books and 12 book chapters and have received numerous awards and recognitions.
The institute offers 21 programmes under medical faculty following NMC guidelines, additionally having curricular enrichment courses reflected in the 35 value-added courses and 95 interdisciplinary courses. Our curriculum includes 100% syllabus revision and integration of cross-cutting issues.
Providing opportunities for Spiritual Development through Yoga, Meditation, and Community Service Activities, we emphasize the integration of Ayurveda and Allopathy in our teaching and practices.
A glimpse of the state-of-the-art facilities, vibrant campus life, and the integrated AH&RC hospital that anchors clinical learning at AIMS.
Watch our feature video to explore cutting-edge facilities, vibrant campus life, and the exceptional learning experiences that await you at AIMS.
Open to all AIMS alumni — reconnect with your batch, mentor current students, and contribute to the continuing journey of excellence at Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences.
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Admissions open for 2026–27. Registration is for candidates allotted AIMS through KEA counselling.
For queries, call the admission office at 08234-200433 / 436 / 242.
